Kaushambi (UP): Seven pilgrims were killed and as many injured when the jeep in which they were travelling hit a stationary tractor near Biwar Kotari village today, police said.

The accident took place when the pilgrims were returning from Urs at Chimircha village, they said, adding that the deceased were Gulam Hasnain (28), Kohinoor (23), Kaiser (22), Afroz (28), Tasneem (24) and Farid (28).

Another victim, identified as Wasim (25), was referred to Allahabad for treatment and shortly succumbed to his injuries.

The condition of three among the injured is stated to be serious, they added.